AC Milan ready to make offer for Arsenal 24-year-old who they say is for sale

The Rossoneri have long admired the Poland international and view him as a potential solution to their need for a left-footed centre-back.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal, who signed Kiwior from Spezia for €25 million in January 2023, are now reportedly willing to sell the player for a fee in the region of €20-22 million. Kiwior’s desire for more regular playing time, coupled with Arsenal’s apparent willingness to negotiate, has fueled speculation over a possible move to Milan. At least according to numerous reports from Italy.

The Italian club view Kiwior as an attractive proposition due to his versatility, Serie A experience with Spezia and relatively modest salary. His age and potential for further development also fit with Milan’s transfer strategy of targeting promising young players.

Porto’s Portuguese #70 striker Goncalo Borges (L) fights for the ball with Arsenal’s Polish #15 defender Jakub Kiwior during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Arsenal and Porto FC Porto at the Arsenal stadium in north London on March 12. 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

For Arsenal, the sale of Kiwior could provide much-needed funds to pursue other goals in the transfer window, although I am still dubious about Arsenal’s claims that they are looking to sell him. The Gunners have been linked with numerous players in various positions, and the added financial flexibility could prove crucial in their efforts to strengthen their squad, but if Arsenal sell Kiwior, they will also need to replace Kiwior.

While Milan’s interest in Kiwior is clear, it is important to note that similar reports emerged last year, with the Italian press confident in a deal that ultimately did not materialize. It therefore remains to be seen whether Milan’s new quest will prove successful this time around.